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Proud parent moment🍆

My first time growing eggplant in Singapore🥺. Started with a full pack of seeds, but only two germinated. For a long while, there was just a single flower, and we even had some white fly drama under the leaves.

Eventually, more flowers came, but none were getting pollinated. It felt like it wasn’t going anywhere for quite some time.

After about 1–2 years, there’s finally one baby eggplant growing😂🍆. Had to stake her up because she suddenly decided to grow tall + SG wind is not playing around 💨

One thing that might have made a difference this time: I had a full pot of blooming marigold and chilli flowers placed next to it. Possibly helped with pollination 🐝✨.

Tips if you’re trying:

✔️ Full day sun exposure

✔️ Well-drain, moist soil

✔️ Stake early for support

✔️ Bloom booster if needed

Still learning, but happy to share more with eggplant fans🌞. #Eggplant #MyFreeTime #ThingsToDo #MyPOV #SGPlants

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Growing eggplants can be a rewarding endeavor, especially if you're new to it like I was. One of the biggest lessons I learned was patience—eggplants may take a long time to grow and set fruit, particularly in Singapore’s climate. I found that incorporating companion plants like marigold and chili flowers nearby really helped attract pollinators such as bees, which made a big difference in getting flowers to pollinate and set fruit. For anyone trying their hand at eggplants, consider creating a mini garden ecosystem. Also, staking your plants early helps them withstand strong winds, which is crucial in Singapore’s weather. Keeping the soil well-drained yet moist is key; eggplants don’t like soggy soil but they do need consistent hydration. If your flowers aren’t fruiting, a bloom booster fertilizer can encourage better flowering and fruit development. Lastly, full day sun exposure is vital to mimic their natural growing conditions. Overall, experimenting with these tips and being attentive to plant needs has been incredibly rewarding. I’m excited to keep learning and sharing more insights with fellow eggplant enthusiasts.

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so cool!! cld u share more on ur gardening set up one day? 🤩

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